Vetting.com

What Vetting.com does

Vetting.com is a cloud-based SaaS platform that centralises background screening and pre-employment checking for employers and HR departments. The platform offers more than 25 distinct check services organised by jurisdiction: in the United Kingdom and Ireland these include DBS, DS, Access NI, BPSS, BS7858, SIA, Digital Right to Work, Global ID Verification, Credit, AML, Adverse Media, PEP, Sanctions, Social Media, Directorship, Qualification, and Reference Checks as well as Exit Interview and Pulse Survey modules; in Australia and New Zealand these include Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks via ACIC, AFP checks, VEVO, 100-Point ID, Working with Children, NZ MoJ criminal history, and NZ Police Vetting; in Ireland, Garda Vetting. Core technology is a configurable SaaS portal with candidate dashboards, automated check processing, customisable check packages, and integrations with government verification services, law-enforcement bodies, and Experian.

The company operates separate legal entities in Australia (VETTING.com Pty Ltd, primary), the UK (VETTING.com Screening Services Limited), Ireland (Vetting Background Screening Services Ireland Limited), and New Zealand, with dedicated localised websites and portals for each market. Government-side accreditations — most notably ACIC Accredited Body status in Australia and NZ Ministry of Justice / NZ Police approvals — together with ISO 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications position the firm to sell into regulated industries such as healthcare, social services, financial services, transportation / gig economy, and security.

Commercial model is hybrid: per-check transaction fees on individual screening services combined with subscription-based per-user platform licensing and custom / enterprise pricing for larger organisations. Go-to-market is sales-led with direct enterprise field sales and a self-serve SaaS portal for smaller customers; the named customer base spans insurance (Bizcover), healthcare and social services (Mental Health Australia, Curamoir Healthcare, Wesley Mission Queensland), hospitality and recreation (Wests Newcastle), and recruitment (WOW Recruitment). The company is private, has no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Vetting.com

Legal name

VETTING.com Pty Ltd ABN 87 625 505 268

Website

https://vetting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vetting.com is a multi-jurisdiction SaaS background screening platform offering 25+ check services (criminal, reference, ID, qualification, AML, sanctions, social media) for employers and HR teams across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, with regulatory accreditations from ACIC and NZ authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Background Screening Software

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Investigation and Security Services (5616)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Criminal Background Checks (National/State/County) (BPACALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pre-Employment Background Checks & Screening (BPAKAEAA), Identity Verification (ID, SSN Trace, KYC-lite) (BPACALAD), Identity, Address & Reference Verification (BPAKAEAJ), Credit History Checks (Permissible Purpose) (BPACALAF), Social Media & Online Reputation Screening (BPACALAL), Employee Verification & Background Check Coordination (BPAAAIAG), Customer Identity (KYC/CDD/EDD) & Onboarding (FSAMAMAA)

Keywords

• Background screening
• Pre-employment checks
• Police check services
• Identity verification
• AML compliance screening

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Background Screening Checks: Per-check fees for various screening services including criminal history checks, reference checks, credit checks, qualification verification, and more. Checks become billable when candidate starts the check process.
2. Platform Licensing: Subscription-based licensing model where each user requires a license to access the platform. Auto-renewal at contract end with monthly or annual billing options.
3. Custom/Enterprise Solutions: Custom checks and tailored packages for specific business needs, potentially with volume pricing for larger organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VETTING.com is a cloud-based SaaS background screening and pre-employment checking platform that centralises 25+ check types — including police checks (DBS, DS, Access NI, BPSS, BS7858, SIA, Australian NCCHC, AFP, NZ MoJ, NZ Police Vetting, Garda Vetting), identity verification, digital right to work, reference checks, AML/PEP/sanctions/adverse media screening, qualification checks, directorship checks, credit checks, social media screening, and international checks — into a single automated workflow delivered via regional portals for the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Customers (HR teams and employers) consume the platform through per-check transaction fees plus per-user subscription licensing, with volume and custom enterprise pricing available on quote.

Product overview

VETTING.com is a cloud-based background screening and pre-employment checking platform. The core product is the VETTING.com Platform, which provides a centralised dashboard for managing all background checks and candidates. The platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 25 distinct check services across multiple regions: UK/Europe (DBS Checks, DS Checks, Access NI Checks, BPSS Checks, BS7858 Checks, SIA Screening, Digital Right to Work, Global ID Verification, Credit Checks, AML Checks, Adverse Media Checks, PEP Checks, Sanctions Checks, Social Media Checks, Directorship Checks, Qualification Checks, Reference Checks, Exit Interviews, Pulse Surveys, International Checks, and Custom Checks); Australia (AU Police Checks, AFP Police Checks, VEVO Checks, 100 Point Checks, Working with Children Checks); New Zealand (NZ MoJ Criminal History Checks, NZ Police Vetting Checks); and Ireland (Garda Vetting). The Referencing Software is a standalone module for managing reference check workflows. The platform automates screening processes, guiding candidates through data submission while providing employers with consolidated reports and compliance visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VETTING.com Platform Cloud-based SaaS background screening and digital right to work platform that centralises all checks in one location for a faster, fully compliant and more cost-effective process. The system automates screening digitally and by fewer people while maintaining full visibility for compliance purposes. Targeted at employers, HR departments, recruitment firms and compliance teams across the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
• Referencing Software Standalone module that enables organisations to conduct reference checks on candidates with automated workflows for contacting referees and collecting reference information.
• DBS Checks (Basic, Standard, Enhanced) Disclosure and Barring Service checks for criminal records in England and Wales, including Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS checks. Required for roles working with children and vulnerable adults in the UK.
• DS Checks (Disclosure Scotland) Disclosure Scotland checks for criminal records in Scotland.
• Access NI Checks Access Northern Ireland checks for criminal records in Northern Ireland.
• BPSS Checks Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks for pre-employment screening in the UK.
• BS7858 Checks Security check standard for personnel working in the security sector in the UK.
• SIA Screening Security Industry Authority screening for individuals working in the private security industry.
• Digital Right to Work UK Digital Right to Work checks to verify eligibility to work in the UK.
• Global ID Verification Identity verification checks using document verification and likeness matching to ensure candidates are who they claim to be.
• Credit Checks Scored negative consumer bureau credit checks for employment screening to assess financial background and potential risks.
• AML Checks Combined Anti-Money Laundering checks including PEP screening, sanctions checks and adverse media monitoring to identify financial crime and compliance risk.
• Adverse Media Checks Searches over 12,000 media sources globally for articles linking candidates to serious crimes such as drug trafficking, fraud and terrorism.
• PEP Checks Politically Exposed Person checks scanning over 1,500 global enforcement databases and watch lists for links to money-laundering, fraud and terrorism.
• Sanctions Checks Global sanctions and enforcement checks scanning over 1,500 global enforcement databases and watch lists for links to money-laundering, fraud and terrorism.
• Social Media Checks Social media screening using AI and human analysis to collect and analyse posts and images for 13 risk classifications including hate speech, bullying, narcotics, and terrorism.
• Directorship Checks Checks for current and previous directorship and company secretary positions, showing if candidates are eligible for directorship.
• Qualification Checks Verifies candidates' qualifications are genuine anywhere in the world, checking over 190 countries and 40,000 institutions.
• Reference Checks Employment reference checks to verify candidates' work history and professional references.
• International Checks Over 4,000 checks in over 250 countries and territories including criminal records, civil records, credit, and qualification checks.
• Custom Checks Customisable checks allowing organisations to create their own data collection forms for occupational health, certifications, or industry-specific requirements.
• Exit Interviews Exit interview survey software to capture and evaluate reasons why employees decide to leave organisations.
• Pulse Surveys Employee engagement and morale surveys for current employees to provide feedback and insights into workplace satisfaction.
• Australian Police Checks (NCCHC & AFP) Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) through ACIC accreditation and Australian Federal Police (AFP) checks for national criminal history information in Australia.
• VEVO Checks Visa Entitlement Verification Online checks to verify visa status and work entitlements in Australia via Department of Home Affairs.
• 100 Point Checks Identity verification collecting 100 points worth of identity documents verified through the Australian Document Verification Service database.
• Working with Children Checks (Australia) Verification of Working with Children Registration validity across Australian states to ensure compliance for child-related roles.
• NZ MoJ Criminal History Checks New Zealand Ministry of Justice criminal history checks for disclosable convictions, approved by NZ MoJ; usable for any role.
• NZ Police Vetting Checks New Zealand Police vetting checks for roles involving vulnerable adults or children, including convictions and police interactions; Vetting.com is authorised by NZ Police.
• Garda Vetting (Ireland) Garda Vetting checks for Ireland to verify criminal records for positions requiring such screening.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced turnaround time from weeks to days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)coreTechnology or IntegrationVETTING.com is an Accredited Body authorized by ACIC to use the National Police Checking Service for submitting Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks (NCCHC) on behalf of individuals and organizations.
• Australian Government's Document Verification Service (DVS)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Australian Government's DVS to verify identity information on identity documents against authoritative government records for identity verification checks.
• New Zealand Ministry of JusticecoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved by NZ Ministry of Justice to request criminal conviction history checks for individuals who have authorized the release of their history to VETTING.com.
• New Zealand PolicecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized by NZ Police to request Police Vetting Services on behalf of approved agencies for roles involving children, vulnerable adults, and government agencies.
• Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with DHA for VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) checks to verify visa status and work entitlements of individuals in Australia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Checkr: US-based SaaS background screening platform offering criminal, identity, driving, and drug checks with a developer API and ATS integrations. Most directly comparable to Vetting.com's product model and target customer (employers screening candidates), though Checkr is far larger and primarily US-focused.
• Veremark: UK-based SaaS background screening platform offering criminal record checks, reference checks, right-to-work, qualification, and identity verification globally. Closest direct competitor in Vetting.com's home UK/Ireland markets with a similar API-first, multi-jurisdictional approach.

Broad incumbents

• HireRight: Large, established global background screening provider serving enterprise employers across 200+ countries. Overlaps substantially with Vetting.com's product portfolio but operates as a broad incumbent with much deeper enterprise relationships and wider service coverage.
• Sterling: US-headquartered global background and identity verification provider serving enterprise HR. Comparable product set (criminal, identity, credentialing) and serves similar regulated industries, but at much larger scale and with deeper enterprise integrations.
• First Advantage: Global background screening, identity, and credentialing provider serving enterprise employers. Overlaps with Vetting.com across nearly all check categories but operates at vastly greater scale and with broader geographic and product coverage.
• GBG (GB Group): UK-headquartered identity verification and fraud prevention provider serving regulated industries. Overlaps with Vetting.com on identity, AML, KYC, and right-to-work checks, particularly in the UK and Australian markets, but operates as a much larger incumbent.

Emerging players

• Certn: Canada-based background screening SaaS offering criminal, identity, credit, and reference checks with developer API and ATS integrations. Closely comparable in stage and product philosophy to Vetting.com, with similar multi-jurisdictional ambitions but a different geographic footprint.
• RefNow: UK/Australia-based SaaS reference checking platform. Directly comparable to Vetting.com's referencing software module and competes in the same SMB and mid-market employer segment for automated reference checks.
• Onfido: Global identity verification provider using AI document and biometric checks. Comparable to Vetting.com's Global ID Verification and digital right-to-work products, with stronger technology depth but less breadth across non-ID check types.

Regional players

• Xref: Australia/NZ-based SaaS platform focused primarily on automated reference checking with some adjacent screening capabilities. Comparable to Vetting.com's Australian and New Zealand operations and competes in the same geographic verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VettingCom
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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